Buying LMS

Does Your Business Really Need an LMS? Straight Talk with “The eLearning Coach”

October 9, 2018

Does your business REALLY need an LMS? Independent learning tech analyst John Leh talks with "The Elearning Coach" Connie Malamed

Earlier this year, I was fortunate to be interviewed by one of the learning community’s most talented instructional designers and thought leaders, Connie Malamed (aka “The eLearning Coach“). The resulting podcast is titled [...learn more...]

What Factors Are Shaping the LMS Market? 2018 Learning Systems FAQ

August 29, 2018

LMS market trends 2018 - mid-year questions and answers with independent learning tech analyst John Leh

As an independent learning systems consultant, I’m often asked to share my opinion about what’s happening in the LMS market. Last month, I published a mid-year learning technology trends update. At that time, I promised to share [...learn more...]

Software Demo Tips: What Works? Ask an LMS Selection Consultant

August 21, 2018

What's in a winning LMS demonstration? Software demo tips from independent LMS consultant John Leh

If you subscribe to this blog, or listen to our podcasts, or attend our webinars, you probably think of Talented Learning as a free source of fiercely indeperndent information for LMS buyers and sellers – but that’s only part of our [...learn more...]

LMS Selection Roulette: Who Can You Trust?

August 17, 2017

LMS selection can seem like a gamble. But consultant John Leh says it's wise to trust a proven process

It happens at least once a week. I bump into LinkedIn posts from learning professionals who are overwhelmed by LMS challenges. Often, these posts attract dozens of responses from LMS vendors, each claiming they offer the best solution, based on [...learn more...]

LMS Review: Docebo 7

July 13, 2017

See More Vendors in our LMS Directory The Docebo LMS has come a long way since we first reviewed it in 2014. Here was my assessment at that time: Docebo is an excellent option for your first or second internal or extended enterprise LMS. It can [...learn more...]

Learning Audiences Are Not Created Equal: Employees vs. Extended Enterprise

July 5, 2017

Employee learning audiences have different needs than extended enterprise learning audiences. Analyst John Leh explains why it matters when choosing an LMS

Once upon a time, HR and learning organizations focused exclusively on training and development of corporate employees. Those days are long gone. Everything changed with the dawn of modern learning technology and other digital enterprise [...learn more...]

LMS Review: Litmos

June 20, 2017

See More Vendors in our LMS Directory The Litmos LMS is a modern, pure cloud-based LMS designed for small and medium organizations with straightforward learning management technology needs. Its mobile responsive design is built to support [...learn more...]

Extended Enterprise Learning Takes Center Stage

June 13, 2017

Extended enterprise learning is gaining momentum among employee-focused corporate learning professionals. Why and how is this affecting learning technology? Independent analyst John Leh explains

When we founded Talented Learning four years ago, we set out on a mission to map the world of learning management technology. Hundreds of new platforms were flooding the market and as a former long-term LMS sales executive, I knew the landscape [...learn more...]

LMS Review: Adobe Captivate Prime

June 6, 2017

See More Vendors in our LMS Directory Somehow I made it through more than 3 years and 150 LMSs without seeing or reviewing the Adobe Captivate Prime LMS. Recently, several clients asked me about it by name, so I headed to the Adobe website for a [...learn more...]

Global Learning Platforms: Top 10 LMS Buying Challenges

May 31, 2017

What are the top 10 challenges every global learning systems buyer faces? Independent tech analyst John Leh explains

Every LMS buyer faces challenges, but global LMS buyers have the roughest road of all. Why? How can you move through the complexity and make a viable choice? Why Is It So Tough to Choose a Global LMS? Let’s start with the basics. There [...learn more...]

Global LMS Functionality: Do You Speak the Language?

May 23, 2017

What should learning systems buyers look for in global lms functionality? Independent LMS analyst John Leh explains

Global LMS — What does that term mean to you? Truth is, it means different things to different organizations. At its most basic level, a global LMS delivers learning content in English (or another single language) to all of its users, [...learn more...]

What’s Hot In Learning Technology? Summer Webinar Series

May 17, 2017

What's hot in learning technology? Attend the Talented Learning Summer Webinar Series - featuring learning technology innovators and host John Leh, lead analyst at Talented Learning

The Weather Is Heating Up — So Is Learning Technology Thought Leadership! (EDITOR’S UPDATE: Live webinars have ended, but links to replays of all sessions are included below, so you can attend at your convenience.) As spring shifts [...learn more...]

5 Must-Have LMS Integrations for Commercial Training Companies

May 10, 2017

If you run a commercial training company, what LMS integrations should you have?

What is the best learning platform for a commercial training provider? As a learning technology analyst and consultant, I’ve been asked that question more than a few times. Honestly, there is no obvious “silver bullet” answer. [...learn more...]

The LMS Sandbox: How to Play For Keeps

April 18, 2017

LMS Sandbox: How do free trials and prototypes help learning systems buyers make better choices - Independent analyst John Leh explains

Why does everything about the LMS market seem so complex? To find the best learning technology fit, we must sort through various learning platform types, license models, functionality, integration capacity, implementation services (or lack of) [...learn more...]

Online Courses are Golden: Can an LMS Help Your Business Cash In?

March 10, 2017

How can you profit by selling online courses with an LMS? Independent learning tech analyst John Leh shares his advice

Do you sell learning content online? If you don’t, chances are you will soon. And if you already offer online courses, you’re probably looking for ways to expand this line of business. Why Are Online Courses So Attractive? [...learn more...]

Is Your LMS License Model Misaligned? How to Avoid Costly Mistakes

February 8, 2017

LMS license model misaligned with your learning usage requirements? How to avoid costly software selection mistakes

Making Sense of LMS License Models Throughout the last month, I’ve reviewed 12 RFP responses for 3 different LMS business scenarios: association learning, commercial training and corporate channel/customer education. These buying [...learn more...]

How Does LMS Selection Work? This Case Reveals All

November 30, 2016

What does LMS Selection success look like? Independent learning tech analyst John Leh explains

At Talented Learning, we help all kinds of organizations big and small find the right LMS for their needs. With 13 years in LMS sales and now nearly 3 years as LMS selection consultants, we’ve been directly involved in $65,000,000 worth of LMS [...learn more...]

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